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1 minute ago, GunmaN1905 said:
For me the issue with England's wide players isn't predictability, but passiveness. Maybe overthinking.
Did you see how Spanish wingers instantly run at the defense every time they get the ball? Can't tell me Saka doesn't have that quality, but he just doesn't go into his thing right away. Neither does Foden.
Everything is just way too slow. Needs more decisiveness.
That offside goal was the only time a few first touch passes were strung together.
at Arsenal, Saka will have White overlapping or underlapping to create space. Odegaard obviously contributes too.
At City Foden will have a Gvardiol supporting with one of their many midfielders supporting.
Walker cannot consistently do that anymore, so Saka is isolated most of the time. Trippier hasn't done it at all for Foden.
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Just now, mrw072 said:
I think the trouble with Saka is that he's a bit predictable in what he's going to do. He always seems to cut inside and I think against a team that sits back and defends it's not always the best option.
Personally i'd like to see Gordon start as you know he's going to run past players and create space for the likes of Foden. Palmer definitely should be in contention for a starting place too.
think this is lazy. Saka created Bellingham's goal by going on the outside. Saka is well known for being able to go on the outside too.
I know I'm sounding like a broken record, but there's no one attacking the spaces to create space for a Saka (or Foden)
If one or two players struggle, it's probably on them. If basically everyone looks lost then it's on the coaching staff
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Kane played a really great ball in the second half to Bellingham. Foden wasn't attacking that left hand side though because that's not his natural game.
Kane won't look great because of how the team is set up.
What was his best tournament, 2018? Alli and Sterling, both runners playing as close to him as possible.
Look at the start of the last World Cup. Kane, Bellingham and Saka played close together. Two runners to play off of Kane. Rashford came in wide left to really stretch the play.
Today we had Bellingham playing LWB. Saka playing RW and Kane playing CDM.
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4 minutes ago, Bootador said:
I think you're right on Saka tbh. I really like Palmer, but you're spot on he's another ball player and it's probably too much.
But... he progressed the ball so much better than anyone else in that short period, it just helped the play. He's put pressure on Saka at least for mid game (who am I kidding) subs.
yeah I don't think Palmer was bad or anything, it was just a bad sub.
Now, if Southgate subbed Palmer and Gordon on for Saka and Foden that would be much better.
Just no respect from Southgate for how a team works and should be set up.
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3 minutes ago, ajw10 said:
zero completed dribbles from Palmer fwiw.
should qualify this. It's a small sample size but evidence that he's not the type of player that can play with Kane.
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1 minute ago, Haguey said:
Think Mainoo starts for sure next game
Walker has to start if its the Dutch.. would probably keep Trippier at LB then for defensive solidarity and the odd good ball
Palmer was good but as above Saka must start, he doesn't play left so you kick out Bellingham which I don't think is happening, and besides if you are changing the centre I'd rather Foden moves there and someone went left instead.
think I'm on board with this. Gordon for Foden is what I want to see.
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2 minutes ago, ceefax the cat said:
Guehi, Stones, Walker :: Saka, Bellingham, Rice, Trippier :: Foden, Kane, Palmer
it'd be something like that I supposewould rather see Saka get dropped then move him to somewhere he hasn't played in 5 years
No one in that front three is running either. All 3 that show for the ball.
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1 minute ago, TalkSport said:
Palmer was bright, but wouldn’t say it’s a great deal different to Saka. Easier to impose yourself when full back is on a yellow after tackling Saka most game, they then can’t get close to a new player. He’ll face same challenges Saka does from the start.
Nothing wrong bringing him on regularly as the sub after 60 mins.
zero completed dribbles from Palmer fwiw.
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Just now, Bootador said:
Walker has never played LB, it's desperate hour.
yeah but Walker is a defender. It's completely different.
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Just now, Bootador said:
Palmer was really good, but where's he playing? Are you dropping Saka?
Play Saka LB
Saka has never played LB in a back 4.
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Just now, Baptista_8 said:
Palmer is our most creative player and has to start in this dire setup
creativity doesn't matter if there's no runners. A balance is needed. If Palmer starts then at least one of Saka/Watkins/Gordon must start
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2 minutes ago, ajw10 said:
That Palmer for Saka sub sums up Southgate for me.
No issue with Saka going off and Palmer was fine but the game was crying out for a runner, not someone was likes the ball played to feet (like Foden)
Southgate doesn't respect or understand what's need in a game. He doesn't care for partnerships, particularly attacking ones.
Has to be gone after this tournament.
to add to this, if Palmer comes on that Watkins should go up top.
Why is Gordon getting a few minutes?
Why did Southgate not take a left back?
Just outrageously poor. The squad is playing like it's 2010 where every player seemed miserable.
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That Palmer for Saka sub sums up Southgate for me.
No issue with Saka going off and Palmer was fine but the game was crying out for a runner, not someone was likes the ball played to feet (like Foden)
Southgate doesn't respect or understand what's need in a game. He doesn't care for partnerships, particularly attacking ones.
Has to be gone after this tournament.
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Just now, Smallen said:
weren’t 20 of them penalties tho
yeah like 9 pens or something
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Just now, Gizmo7 said:
Does Kane drop this deep for Bayern? How does he score so many club goals when he spends so much time at left back?
clubs play to his strengths. He needs two wide players and two forward thinking midfielders to unlock him.
Foden cannot play LW in this system, especially with Trippier behind.
There's a reason why Kane has played his best football with Sterling and Saka. Two players that can combine well and also can run in behind and stretch.
It's why Rashford should have gone and why Gordon should be playing
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Just now, av3ry said:
When are they going to play with the same passion they play for their clubs?
Passion has absolutely nothing to do with it
They play better for their clubs largely because they have better managers who can build functioning teams.
Indefensible that Southgate has persisted with Trippier behind Foden for this long. Something has to give.
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We could have Xavi and Pirlo in our midfield, who are they progressing the ball to?
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2 minutes ago, The_jagster said:
France were better, against a side with better players, than England were last night. It's all relative.
France have created chances in both games too. Plus they are proven winners at this stage
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Just now, kopsy101 said:
You can't look at these things in slow motion either unless it's to decide on the attackers positions, keepers are so quick across the line.
They are justifying it by saying that Dumfries is behind him, well he was after the incident yeah. You can just tell they have an attacker bias.
I think it's a bit anti French/favourite too. Not sure there's this much outrage for someone like Jenas if France had that goal disallowed
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1 minute ago, Rob1981 said:
Shearer saying it’s not offside because Maignan’s legs are too far apart
Must have missed that in the rule book.
my head is spinning. Love Cesc but his comment was absolute nonsense. Is he meant to dive into Dumfries?
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Just now, Rob1981 said:
Saying they will both secure their passage with four points, even though it’s still possible to get to four points and not be a best third place team.
Come on lads, focus.
This is the worst commentary performance of the tournament
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I cannot believe the reaction to this disallowed goal online and from the commentary. It's so clearly offside.
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Easily the game of the tournament so far
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Southgate: Episode IV - A New Hope
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that midfield is getting ruined defensively